After China refused to provide visa to the Indian Wushu players to the Hangzhou Asian Games, the Arunachal Pradesh Government led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu is resolute to avenge the humiliating move in its own way.
For the same, the State Government has provided assistance of Rs 20 lakh to these morally down players to take part in the 2026 Olympics in Japan in order to beat China at their own game. The Arunachal Government, additionally, rewarded their coach to encourage the team to train harder for other national and international games.
Expressing his discontent over the matter, CM Khandu said it was unfortunate that its “friendly” neighbour denied visa to the State players.
“Asian games do not end with China, and Wushu is originated from China, we acknowledge it. But the next Asian games will be played in Tokyo, Japan. I assured the athletes that the State Government will train them at international level. We will be sending them to Indonesia for training and hopefully in the 2026 Asian games, they will be selected to go to Japan to compete, defeat the Chinese, and bring home medals,” shared CM Khandu.
Khandu, while interacting with a gathering during the Northeast Leaders Connect in Kohima said his government is focused on harnessing the talent of the youths in the State. He said the Arunachal Government has realised the strength of sports in the State and changed its policy to support athletes.
CM Khandu pointed out how Arunachal Pradesh made its way to become the third State in the Northeast, only behind Manipur and Assam, in the recently concluded National games in Goa. As athletes are training to excel in multiple sports disciplines, he exuded hope that the State will make its way to the top in sports.
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